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About me - K.C. Jean Kellam

I am a freelance writer with experience in technical writing, grant writing, and journalism but my passion is creative writing, especially poetry.
I am a mom and find this to be my best work in life.
I have an American Staffordshire Terrier, Maya, who is my

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Cut the stress out of dinnertime by making meals ahead of time: 3 of 10
Once upon a mealtime, dinner was the hub of the family wheel. The entire family ate together and though it seems Mom was head chef, it kept the family together long after the kitchen fell apart. With a family of six to feed and a constant driving, attending, or visiting schedule that comes with four young children, dinner can... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Eating healthy when out at restaurants: 3 of 10
For healthy eaters, the thought of eating out can be a nightmarish task. Ethnic cuisines, fast foods, and other restaurants fail to inform most consumers of their true position on the foods prepared in their establishments and so it is up to the diner to choose wisely. Eating out should not be discouraging and can be easily m... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Yearning: 16 of 52
Don't let go of this thingThat we've only just now foundI don't know what the next step should beAnd I can not show you aroundBut I ask that you go in blind with meJust take that step and I'll be thereForget consequence and repercussionMaybe it's only fairLet's trick our minds into believingSomething that is not realEven if f... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Little things: 42 of 130
It's the little things you never doto make my heart completeThe little things you never doto sweep me off my feetIt's the little things you never doset at the back of your mindPut them off for other thingsswear you'll do them when you have timeIt's the little things you used to dobefore things got so hardThe little things tha... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Busy streets: 20 of 60
Busy streets and the people I meetThe reason I miss the city so sweetTraffic all night after the fightMadison Square an iceskater's delightTraffic that flows against the streamSounds of the streets that flow into my dreamsLittle worlds tucked away in alleys paved in greyCities under cities and families from so far awayThe bri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pay day: 19 of 55
Merrily to the bank I goCheck in hand, kids in towMoney to make it another weekSome leftover for a special treatEver so long the wait can bePaycheck to paycheck, that is meWith kids to feed and bills so highThis is the moment I get to sighTake a breath and let it outNot run around, stress all aboutPay what I can and save the ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My mother's kitchen: 18 of 52
Once upon a time so very long agoIn my mother's kitchen is where I wished to knowThe secrets to her life behind that sheet of glassThe things that she never saidThat I was too afraid to askIn my mother's kitchenShe would spent her days and some nightsAt the table with morning coffeeAnd after midnight fightsMy head against the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: In the meadow: 22 of 63
In the meadow with you I'll layOn the beach or at the bayBy my side if you'd stayHappily I would write all dayI would recite on demandEvery poem in my heartOf your favorite playsI would memorize each partIf in the meadow you would only beThe one who chooses to be closest to meThe one I can love without fear or hesisationThe o... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse How to prevent and deal with domestic violence: 8 of 22
According to recent studies, domestic violence can affect up to one in three women. It can also scar their children and affect the community as a whole if prevention and treatment are made a priority.Domestic violence is defined as using physical or mental force to control another person that is either a partner, relative, or... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The garage: 19 of 50
The constant smell of diesel and gasThe orange cleaner that feels like gritA dozen greasy ragsAn engine that just won't quitTwo Camaros in the backA Chevelle sitting by the woodsA garage full of hot rodsWith fire under their hoodsSummer's sweat dripping into oil pansWrenches that slip in the heatExhausted and dirty slow shop ... More..